Published date: 13 July 2023

Closed opportunity - This means that the contract is currently closed. The buying department may be considering suppliers that have already applied, or no suitable offers were made.


Closing: 10 August 2023, 12pm

Contract summary

Industry

  • Medical practice and related services - 85120000

Location of contract

England

Value of contract

£0

Procurement reference

KBPTWBC001-DN679242-99777960

Published date

13 July 2023

Closing date

10 August 2023

Closing time

12pm

Contract start date

2 October 2023

Contract end date

1 January 2029

Contract type

Service contract

Procedure type

Open procedure

Any interested supplier may submit a tender in response to an opportunity notice.

Contract is suitable for SMEs?

Yes

Contract is suitable for VCSEs?

No

Description

Tunbridge Wells Borough Council (TWBC) is looking to find a first response provision for its annual ice rink in Calverley Grounds. The contract term will be an initial 1 year with a possible four annual extensions (1+1+1+1+1), extension subject to annual review. This year's event will run from December 1st, 2023 - January 1st, 2024. If future events go ahead the ice rink will open and close at a similar time.

The annual temporary Ice Rink has been running in Calverley Grounds for 12 years. Last season (2022-23) it attracted 43,004 skaters, with increased footfall to the area from visitors watching the skaters or who just come along to take in the festive atmosphere. Anecdotally, footfall was excess of 80,000 for the period.

Key Dates & Timeline for Procurement

Tender release: 13th July 2023
Expression of Interest Deadline: 12:00pm 3rd August 2023
Deadline for submission of completed tenders: 12:00pm 10th August 2023
Evaluation: w/c 14th August 2023
Appointment of contractor: w/c 28th August 2023

If you would like to register your interest and subsequently submit a tender for this project please visit www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk

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About the buyer

Contact name

Megan Hook

Address

Town Hall
Tunbridge Wells
TN1 1RS
United Kingdom

Telephone

+44 1892554110

Email

megan.hook@tunbridgewells.gov.uk

Website

http://www.tunbridgewells.gov.uk